Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, January 2, 2020
Tim Mead, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, will visit the Guilderland Public Library on Monday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m.
Teresa Broadwell and her jazz quintet will perform at the Guilderland Public Library’s Cabaret Night on Friday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited, so registration online, by phone, or in person is required.
New Year, new streaming service! Starting in January, your Guilderland library card grants you access to streaming videos from RBDigital.
Watch your favorite BBC shows on AcornTV, independent films on IndieFlix, a concert from your favorite musician on Qello, or learn something new with the Great Courses.
Sign up for a one-on-one session with a librarian to take full advantage of all we offer, and bring your library card and a mobile device to the appointment. Call 518-456-2400, ext. 3 for more information.
Winter Reading Challenge
Can you help us read 4,000 books during the month of January? Over 1,000 libraries are taking part in Beanstack’s Third Annual Winter Reading Challenge.
Last year, we read 3,775 books, so this year we’ve set the bar even higher! Log your books online at guilderlandlibrary.beanstack.org. If we’re a top reading library, we could win an author visit or other great prizes from Penguin Random House. Happy Reading!
Mead to visit
Baseball fans: you’re in for a special treat as president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Tim Mead visits us on Monday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. Prior to assuming leadership in Cooperstown, Mr. Mead spent 40 years on staff for the Los Angeles Angels.
He’ll cover the upcoming Hall of Fame elections and his experiences working with three Angels owners, including Gene Autry and Arte Moreno, as well as two of the greatest players in baseball history, Mike Trout and Albert Pujols. He’ll also field your questions on all things baseball following his remarks. Join us!
2020 Vision Boards
Make the most of this fresh start to a new year (and decade!) on Monday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. with a fun craft that puts your goals into a visual context you can constantly refer to.
You’ll thumb through magazines to create a colorful collage for year-long inspiration. Families are welcome at this all-ages activity. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Family STEAM Night
Children in grades 2 to 6 and their families are encouraged to attend our Family STEAM (science technology, engineering, arts, and math) Night on Monday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The Tang Museum will be on hand to offer their hands-on expertise.
This is a rescheduled event, and space is extremely limited. Please register online, by phone, or in person.
Internet safety
The internet has drastically changed how we interact with the world. It’s important to be mindful of cyber risks and learn how to combat these threats. On Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m., staff from the NYS Division of Homeland Security will provide an informative overview on common cyber threats, plus tips and tricks to maintain a safe and secure presence online.
Drop-in genealogy
Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty provides free family history consultations and advice on a drop-in basis, Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your questions and challenges for help finding solutions. Also, feel free to visit her website: www.upstatenygenealogy.com.
Knuffle Bunny
Join us for a fun-read aloud and related art project on Friday, Jan. 10 at 3:30 p.m. as we share the heartwarming story of Knuffle Bunny. This program is for pre-K through Grade 2, and registration is required. Be sure to dress for a mess!
GPL Cabaret
Mark your calendar for our next GPL Cabaret Night on Friday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. This after-hours special evening performance of jazz standards will feature the wonderful stylings of vocalist Teresa Broadwell and her quintet.
Relax with a glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and soothing music. Please register for this program online, by phone or in person; space is limited. Bring a photo I.D. if you're planning to enjoy a glass of wine.
Better Books Sale
Our colossal monthly sale happens Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treat yourself (and your wallet) to some incredible deals on books, DVDs and CDs!
Missing Piece Board Game Club
Adults seeking games, food and fun: Look no further than our new twice-monthly Missing Piece Board Game Club, Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Come solo, or bring a friend or two. Bring your favorite games from home, or play a game from our collection of over 100 offerings; the choices are yours!
Check out our humongous table — game on!